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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 577.10 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 577.10 and 241.18 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 577.10 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/577.10 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 577.10 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 139,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,184.98/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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