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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 463.78 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 463.78 and 241.52 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 463.78 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/463.78 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 463.78 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 112,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,012.15/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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