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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 477.39 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 477.39 and 241.28 is: 362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 477.39 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/477.39 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 477.39 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 115,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,184.97/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.07

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