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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 469.19 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 469.19 and 247.12 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 469.19 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/469.19 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 469.19 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 115,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,945.68/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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