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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 469.37 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 469.37 and 241.63 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 469.37 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/469.37 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 469.37 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 113,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,412.66/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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