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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 414.78 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 414.78 and 241.94 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 414.78 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/414.78 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 414.78 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 100,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,351.87/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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