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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.55 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.55 and 241.03 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.55 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.55 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.55 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 111,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,970.49/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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