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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 475.43 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 475.43 and 241.29 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 475.43 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/475.43 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 475.43 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 114,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,715.30/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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