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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 468.35 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 468.35 and 241.08 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 468.35 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/468.35 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 468.35 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 112,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,909.82/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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