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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 478.26 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 478.26 and 241.56 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 478.26 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/478.26 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 478.26 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 115,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,528.49/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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