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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 461.40 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 461.40 and 241.52 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 461.40 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/461.40 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 461.40 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 111,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,437.33/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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