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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 461.90 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 461.90 and 241.77 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 461.90 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/461.90 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 461.90 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 111,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,672.35/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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