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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 436.06 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 436.06 and 241.95 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 436.06 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/436.06 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 436.06 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 105,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,504.72/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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