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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 441.90 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 441.90 and 241.92 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 441.90 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/441.90 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 441.90 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 106,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,904.45/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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