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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 470.61 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 470.61 and 240.41 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 470.61 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/470.61 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 470.61 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 113,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,139.35/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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