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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 419.20 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 419.20 and 241.64 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 419.20 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/419.20 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 419.20 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 101,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295.49/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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