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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 508.54 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 508.54 and 241.30 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 508.54 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/508.54 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 508.54 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 122,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,710.70/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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