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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 408.96 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 408.96 and 241.32 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 408.96 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/408.96 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 408.96 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 98,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,690.23/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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