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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 577.09 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 577.09 and 241.18 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 577.09 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/577.09 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 577.09 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 139,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,182.57/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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