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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 476.16 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 476.16 and 241.44 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 476.16 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/476.16 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 476.16 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 114,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,964.07/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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