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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 362.16 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 362.16 and 224.16 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 362.16 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/362.16 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 362.16 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 81,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181.79/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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