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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 435.17 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 435.17 and 241.78 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 435.17 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/435.17 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 435.17 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 105,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,215.40/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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