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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 478.78 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 478.78 and 241.99 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 478.78 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/478.78 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 478.78 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 115,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,858.17/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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