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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 414.43 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 414.43 and 241.54 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 414.43 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/414.43 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 414.43 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 100,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,101.42/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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