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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 577.26 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 577.26 and 241.23 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 577.26 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/577.26 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 577.26 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 139,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,252.43/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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