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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 362.70 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 362.70 and 228.11 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 362.70 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/362.70 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 362.70 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 82,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733.68/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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