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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 441.77 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 441.77 and 241.79 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 441.77 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/441.77 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 441.77 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 106,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,812.15/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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