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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 409.14 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 409.14 and 241.56 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 409.14 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/409.14 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 409.14 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 98,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,831.86/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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