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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.13, 477.38 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.13, 477.38 and 241.22 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.13 : 477.38 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.13/477.38 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.13x = 477.38 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.13x = 115,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,150.01/346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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