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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 430.29 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 430.29 and 241.59 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 430.29 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/430.29 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 430.29 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 103,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,952.55/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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