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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 434.24 and 241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 434.24 and 241.57 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 434.24 = 241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/434.24 = 241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 434.24 × 241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 104,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,896.48/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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