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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 361.31 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 361.31 and 221.25 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 361.31 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/361.31 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 361.31 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 79,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,940.39/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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