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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 408.48 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 408.48 and 241.92 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 408.48 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/408.48 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 408.48 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 98,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,818.57/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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