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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 469.76 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 469.76 and 241.13 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 469.76 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/469.76 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 469.76 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 113,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,269.67/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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