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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 468.59 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 468.59 and 241.52 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 468.59 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/468.59 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 468.59 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 113,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,170.31/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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