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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 363.08 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 363.08 and 226.80 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 363.08 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/363.08 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 363.08 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 82,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,346.54/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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