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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.23, 443.73 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.23, 443.73 and 241.55 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.23 : 443.73 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.23/443.73 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.23x = 443.73 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.23x = 107,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,182.98/296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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