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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 464.46 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 464.46 and 241.32 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 464.46 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/464.46 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 464.46 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 112,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,083.49/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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