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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 470.15 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 470.15 and 241.34 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 470.15 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/470.15 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 470.15 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 113,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,464.79/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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