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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 435.04 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 435.04 and 241.27 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 435.04 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/435.04 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 435.04 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 104,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,960.41/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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