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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 464.48 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 464.48 and 241.65 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 464.48 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/464.48 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 464.48 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 112,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,239.83/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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