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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 478.04 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 478.04 and 241.65 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 478.04 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/478.04 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 478.04 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 115,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,517.16/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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