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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 418.22 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 418.22 and 241.40 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 418.22 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/418.22 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 418.22 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 100,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,958.91/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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