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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 408.63 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 408.63 and 241.06 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 408.63 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/408.63 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 408.63 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 98,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,504.35/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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