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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 577.22 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 577.22 and 241.28 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 577.22 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/577.22 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 577.22 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 139,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,271.64/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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