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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 477.08 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 477.08 and 241.24 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 477.08 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/477.08 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 477.08 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 115,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,089.59/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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