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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 429.80 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 429.80 and 241.24 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 429.80 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/429.80 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 429.80 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 103,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,683.04/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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