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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.85, 333.62 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.85, 333.62 and 225.65 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.85 : 333.62 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.85/333.62 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.85x = 333.62 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.85x = 75,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,281.06/241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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