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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 413.52 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 413.52 and 241.83 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 413.52 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/413.52 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 413.52 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 100,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,001.54/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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