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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 413.12 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 413.12 and 241.28 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 413.12 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/413.12 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 413.12 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 99,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,677.59/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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