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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.33, 463.96 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.33, 463.96 and 241.93 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.33 : 463.96 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.33/463.96 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.33x = 463.96 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.33x = 112,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,245.84/310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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