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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 468.72 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 468.72 and 241.54 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 468.72 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/468.72 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 468.72 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 113,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,214.63/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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