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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 362.64 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 362.64 and 222.52 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 362.64 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/362.64 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 362.64 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 80,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,694.65/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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