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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 405.50 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 405.50 and 241.87 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 405.50 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/405.50 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 405.50 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 98,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078.29/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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