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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 461.77 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 461.77 and 241.62 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 461.77 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/461.77 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 461.77 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 111,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,570.53/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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