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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 478.36 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 478.36 and 241.64 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 478.36 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/478.36 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 478.36 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 115,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,590.91/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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