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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 442.59 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 442.59 and 241.50 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 442.59 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/442.59 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 442.59 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 106,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,885.49/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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