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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.09, 461.09 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.09, 461.09 and 241.14 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.09 : 461.09 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.09/461.09 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.09x = 461.09 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.09x = 111,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,187.24/334.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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