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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 475.23 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 475.23 and 241.18 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 475.23 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/475.23 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 475.23 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 114,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,615.97/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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