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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 333.68 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 333.68 and 223.23 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 333.68 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/333.68 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 333.68 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 74,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,487.39/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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