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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 429.97 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 429.97 and 241.62 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 429.97 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/429.97 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 429.97 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 103,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,887.20/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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