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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 359.59 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 359.59 and 225.89 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 359.59 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/359.59 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 359.59 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 81,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,227.79/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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