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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 414.78 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 414.78 and 241.80 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 414.78 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/414.78 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 414.78 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 100,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,293.80/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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