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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 577.10 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 577.10 and 241.21 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 577.10 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/577.10 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 577.10 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 139,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,201.08/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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