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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.67, 468.37 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.67, 468.37 and 241.39 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.67 : 468.37 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.67/468.37 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.67x = 468.37 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.67x = 113,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,059.83/339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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