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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.35, 461.20 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.35, 461.20 and 241.41 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.35 : 461.20 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.35/461.20 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.35x = 461.20 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.35x = 111,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338.29/334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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