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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.73, 477.09 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.73, 477.09 and 247.65 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.73 : 477.09 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.73/477.09 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.73x = 477.09 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.73x = 118,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,151.34/345.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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