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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.59, 435.92 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.59, 435.92 and 241.97 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.59 : 435.92 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.59/435.92 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.59x = 435.92 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.59x = 105,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,476.17/316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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