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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.34, 433.99 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.34, 433.99 and 241.03 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.34 : 433.99 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.34/433.99 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.34x = 433.99 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.34x = 104,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,604.61/314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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