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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 435.38 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 435.38 and 241.62 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 435.38 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/435.38 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 435.38 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 105,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,195.31/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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