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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 360.39 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 360.39 and 225.02 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 360.39 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/360.39 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 360.39 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 81,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,095.86/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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