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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 362.08 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 362.08 and 224.83 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 362.08 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/362.08 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 362.08 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 81,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.45/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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