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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 464.39 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 464.39 and 241.66 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 464.39 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/464.39 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 464.39 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 112,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,224.49/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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