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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 332.61 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 332.61 and 230.50 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 332.61 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/332.61 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 332.61 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 76,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,666.61/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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