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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.26 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.26 and 241.50 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.26 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.26 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.26 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 122,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,744.79/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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