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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 409.67 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 409.67 and 241.59 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 409.67 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/409.67 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 409.67 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 98,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,970.97/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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