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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 468.17 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 468.17 and 241.32 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 468.17 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/468.17 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 468.17 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 112,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,978.78/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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