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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 461 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 461 and 241.08 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 461 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/461 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 461 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 111,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,137.88/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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