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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.56, 433.88 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.56, 433.88 and 241.08 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.56 : 433.88 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.56/433.88 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.56x = 433.88 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.56x = 104,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,599.79/314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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