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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 460.98 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 460.98 and 241.28 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 460.98 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/460.98 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 460.98 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 111,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,223.55/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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