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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 418.31 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 418.31 and 241.44 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 418.31 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/418.31 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 418.31 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 100,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,995.56/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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