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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 468.50 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 468.50 and 241.55 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 468.50 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/468.50 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 468.50 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 113,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,164.44/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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