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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.06, 460.68 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.06, 460.68 and 241.40 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.06 : 460.68 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.06/460.68 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.06x = 460.68 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.06x = 111,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,208.15/334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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