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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 457.63 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 457.63 and 241.93 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 457.63 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/457.63 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 457.63 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 110,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,712.14/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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