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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 331.92 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 331.92 and 220.14 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 331.92 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/331.92 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 331.92 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 73,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.87/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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