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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 332.42 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 332.42 and 223.14 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 332.42 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/332.42 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 332.42 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 74,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,176.20/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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