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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.49, 467.83 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.49, 467.83 and 241.08 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.49 : 467.83 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.49/467.83 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.49x = 467.83 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.49x = 112,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,784.46/339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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