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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 362.31 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 362.31 and 220.96 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 362.31 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/362.31 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 362.31 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 80,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,057.30/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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