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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 433.84 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 433.84 and 241.29 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 433.84 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/433.84 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 433.84 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 104,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,681.25/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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