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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 416.52 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 416.52 and 241.76 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 416.52 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/416.52 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 416.52 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 100,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,697.88/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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