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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 465.65 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 465.65 and 241.93 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 465.65 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/465.65 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 465.65 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 112,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,654.70/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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