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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.74 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.74 and 241.65 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.74 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.74 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.74 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 112,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,303.82/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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