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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 418.94 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 418.94 and 241.46 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 418.94 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/418.94 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 418.94 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 101,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,153.95/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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