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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.01, 508.86 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.01, 508.86 and 241.62 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.01 : 508.86 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.01/508.86 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.01x = 508.86 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.01x = 122,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,953.48/339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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