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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 429.54 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 429.54 and 241.44 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 429.54 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/429.54 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 429.54 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 103,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,708.14/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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