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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 478.32 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 478.32 and 243 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 478.32 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/478.32 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 478.32 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 116,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,231.76/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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