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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 362.43 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 362.43 and 223.17 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 362.43 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/362.43 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 362.43 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 80,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883.50/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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