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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 409.05 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 409.05 and 241.11 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 409.05 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/409.05 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 409.05 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 98,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626.05/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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