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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 434.85 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 434.85 and 241.44 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 434.85 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/434.85 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 434.85 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 104,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,990.18/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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