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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 470.55 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 470.55 and 241.70 is: 362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 470.55 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/470.55 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 470.55 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 113,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,731.94/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.55

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