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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.15, 1,456.68 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.15, 1,456.68 and 240.71 is: 361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.15 : 1,456.68 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.15/1,456.68 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.15x = 1,456.68 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.15x = 350,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,630.16/971.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.05

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