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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 470.76 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 470.76 and 243.08 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 470.76 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/470.76 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 470.76 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 114,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,432.34/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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