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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 440.52 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 440.52 and 241.04 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 440.52 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/440.52 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 440.52 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 106,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,182.94/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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