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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 456.94 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 456.94 and 241.43 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 456.94 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/456.94 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 456.94 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 110,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,316.14/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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