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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 478.02 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 478.02 and 241.40 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 478.02 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/478.02 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 478.02 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 115,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,394.03/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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