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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 409.52 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 409.52 and 241.92 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 409.52 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/409.52 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 409.52 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 99,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,071.68/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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