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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 409.30 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 409.30 and 241.33 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 409.30 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/409.30 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 409.30 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 98,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,776.37/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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