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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 470.44 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 470.44 and 241.75 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 470.44 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/470.44 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 470.44 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 113,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,728.40/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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