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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 477.99 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 477.99 and 241.84 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 477.99 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/477.99 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 477.99 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 115,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,597.10/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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