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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.63, 476.61 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.63, 476.61 and 240.84 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.63 : 476.61 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.63/476.61 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.63x = 476.61 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.63x = 114,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,786.75/345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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