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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 469.52 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 469.52 and 241.28 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 469.52 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/469.52 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 469.52 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 113,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,285.79/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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