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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.50 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.50 and 241.62 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.50 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.50 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.50 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 98,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,943.39/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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