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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 434.31 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 434.31 and 241.58 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 434.31 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/434.31 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 434.31 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 104,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,918.44/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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