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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.86 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.86 and 241.14 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.86 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.86 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.86 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 112,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,096.34/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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