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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 477.86 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 477.86 and 243.24 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 477.86 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/477.86 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 477.86 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 116,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,234.67/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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