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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.78 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.78 and 241 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.78 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.78 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.78 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 112,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,734.98/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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