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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 478.12 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 478.12 and 241.93 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 478.12 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/478.12 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 478.12 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 115,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,667.97/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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