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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 430.26 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 430.26 and 241.94 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 430.26 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/430.26 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 430.26 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 104,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,096.21/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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