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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 360.42 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 360.42 and 225.28 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 360.42 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/360.42 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 360.42 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 81,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,195.02/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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