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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 410 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 410 and 241.59 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 410 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/410 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 410 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 99,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,051.90/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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