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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 469.20 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 469.20 and 241.72 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 469.20 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/469.20 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 469.20 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 113,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,415.02/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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