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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 471.60 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 471.60 and 242.08 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 471.60 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/471.60 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 471.60 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 114,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,164.93/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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