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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 362.64 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 362.64 and 225.75 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 362.64 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/362.64 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 362.64 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 81,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,868.19/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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