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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.83, 478.65 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.83, 478.65 and 241.89 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.83 : 478.65 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.83/478.65 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.83x = 478.65 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.83x = 115,780.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,780.65/346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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