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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 461.62 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 461.62 and 241.26 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 461.62 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/461.62 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 461.62 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 111,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,367.53/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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