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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 429.03 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 429.03 and 241.25 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 429.03 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/429.03 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 429.03 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 103,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,501.34/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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