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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 461.61 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 461.61 and 241.54 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 461.61 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/461.61 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 461.61 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 111,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,497.28/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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