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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.37, 470.43 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.37, 470.43 and 247.95 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.37 : 470.43 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.37/470.43 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.37x = 470.43 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.37x = 116,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,643.12/341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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