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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 463.98 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 463.98 and 241.01 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 463.98 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/463.98 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 463.98 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 111,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,823.82/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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