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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 461.19 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 461.19 and 241.04 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 461.19 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/461.19 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 461.19 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 111,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,163.84/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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