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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.91, 468.66 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.91, 468.66 and 241.50 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.91 : 468.66 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.91/468.66 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.91x = 468.66 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.91x = 113,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,179.05/339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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