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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 333.63 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 333.63 and 222.30 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 333.63 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/333.63 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 333.63 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 74,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,165.95/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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