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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.77 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.77 and 241.79 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.77 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.77 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.77 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 100,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,287.24/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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