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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 460.64 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 460.64 and 241.03 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 460.64 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/460.64 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 460.64 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 111,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025.29/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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