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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 441.18 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 441.18 and 241.80 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 441.18 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/441.18 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 441.18 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 106,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,677.32/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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