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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 466.11 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 466.11 and 241.94 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 466.11 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/466.11 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 466.11 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 112,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,771.82/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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