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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.78, 429.06 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.78, 429.06 and 241 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.78 : 429.06 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.78/429.06 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.78x = 429.06 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.78x = 103,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,403.46/310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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