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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 461.63 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 461.63 and 241.53 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 461.63 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/461.63 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 461.63 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 111,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,496.37/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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