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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 409.60 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 409.60 and 241.51 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 409.60 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/409.60 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 409.60 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 98,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,922.50/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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