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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 435.47 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 435.47 and 241.82 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 435.47 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/435.47 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 435.47 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 105,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,305.36/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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