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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 362.16 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 362.16 and 227.18 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 362.16 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/362.16 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 362.16 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 82,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,275.51/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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