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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 465.14 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 465.14 and 241.59 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 465.14 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/465.14 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 465.14 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 112,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,371.96/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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