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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 414.09 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 414.09 and 241.44 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 414.09 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/414.09 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 414.09 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 99,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,977.89/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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