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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.44, 467.80 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.44, 467.80 and 241.16 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.44 : 467.80 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.44/467.80 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.44x = 467.80 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.44x = 112,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,811.71/339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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