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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 479.62 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 479.62 and 241.22 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 479.62 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/479.62 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 479.62 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 115,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,694.76/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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