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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 409.32 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 409.32 and 241.09 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 409.32 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/409.32 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 409.32 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 98,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,679.71/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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