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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 477.94 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 477.94 and 243.08 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 477.94 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/477.94 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 477.94 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 116,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,177.66/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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