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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 577.49 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 577.49 and 241.47 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 577.49 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/577.49 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 577.49 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 139,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445.30/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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