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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.43, 428.75 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.43, 428.75 and 241.32 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.43 : 428.75 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.43/428.75 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.43x = 428.75 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.43x = 103,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,465.95/310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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