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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 435.33 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 435.33 and 241.32 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 435.33 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/435.33 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 435.33 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 105,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,053.84/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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