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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 435.41 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 435.41 and 241.85 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 435.41 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/435.41 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 435.41 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 105,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,302.70/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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