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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 362.98 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 362.98 and 224.52 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 362.98 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/362.98 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 362.98 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 81,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,496.27/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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