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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.85, 418.90 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.85, 418.90 and 241.89 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.85 : 418.90 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.85/418.90 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.85x = 418.90 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.85x = 101,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,327.72/303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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