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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 477.27 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 477.27 and 241.01 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 477.27 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/477.27 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 477.27 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 115,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,026.84/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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