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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 464.65 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 464.65 and 241.68 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 464.65 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/464.65 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 464.65 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 112,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.11/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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