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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 478.62 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 478.62 and 241.83 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 478.62 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/478.62 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 478.62 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 115,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,744.67/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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