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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 476.56 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 476.56 and 242.08 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 476.56 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/476.56 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 476.56 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 115,365.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,365.64/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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