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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 332.48 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 332.48 and 228.35 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 332.48 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/332.48 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 332.48 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 75,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920.72/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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