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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 475.84 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 475.84 and 241.60 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 475.84 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/475.84 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 475.84 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 114,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,962.94/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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