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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.39 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.39 and 241.50 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.39 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.39 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.39 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 100,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,075.19/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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