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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 445.49 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 445.49 and 241.07 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 445.49 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/445.49 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 445.49 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 107,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,395.01/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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