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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.46 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.46 and 241.32 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.46 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.46 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.46 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 114,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,979.33/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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