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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 477.66 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 477.66 and 241.32 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 477.66 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/477.66 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 477.66 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 115,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,268.91/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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