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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 461.25 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 461.25 and 241.31 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 461.25 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/461.25 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 461.25 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 111,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,305.39/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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