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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 469.44 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 469.44 and 241.68 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 469.44 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/469.44 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 469.44 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 113,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,454.26/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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