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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.35, 434.19 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.35, 434.19 and 241.55 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.35 : 434.19 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.35/434.19 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.35x = 434.19 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.35x = 104,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,878.96/314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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