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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 463.65 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 463.65 and 241.16 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 463.65 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/463.65 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 463.65 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 111,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,812.63/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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