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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 479.08 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 479.08 and 243.76 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 479.08 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/479.08 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 479.08 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 116,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,780.54/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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