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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 478.64 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 478.64 and 242.16 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 478.64 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/478.64 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 478.64 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 115,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,907.46/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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