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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 434.12 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 434.12 and 241.17 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 434.12 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/434.12 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 434.12 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 104,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,696.72/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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