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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 476.74 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 476.74 and 240.99 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 476.74 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/476.74 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 476.74 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 114,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,887.40/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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