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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 576.94 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 576.94 and 241.08 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 576.94 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/576.94 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 576.94 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 139,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,088.70/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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