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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 439.76 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 439.76 and 241.52 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 439.76 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/439.76 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 439.76 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 106,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,210.84/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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