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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 478.53 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 478.53 and 242.82 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 478.53 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/478.53 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 478.53 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 116,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,196.65/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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