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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.19, 475.83 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.19, 475.83 and 241.18 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.19 : 475.83 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.19/475.83 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.19x = 475.83 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.19x = 114,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,760.68/318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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