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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 429.20 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 429.20 and 241.66 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 429.20 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/429.20 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 429.20 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 103,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,720.47/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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