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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.98, 477.61 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.98, 477.61 and 241.22 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.98 : 477.61 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.98/477.61 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.98x = 477.61 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.98x = 115,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,209.68/345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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