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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 469.62 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 469.62 and 241.08 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 469.62 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/469.62 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 469.62 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 113,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,215.99/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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