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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.49, 476.54 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.49, 476.54 and 247.30 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.49 : 476.54 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.49/476.54 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.49x = 476.54 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.49x = 117,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,845.96/345.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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