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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 464.91 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 464.91 and 241.11 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 464.91 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/464.91 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 464.91 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 112,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,094.45/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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