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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.58, 419.45 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.58, 419.45 and 241.87 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.58 : 419.45 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.58/419.45 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.58x = 419.45 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.58x = 101,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,452.37/303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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