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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.74, 477.09 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.74, 477.09 and 247.93 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.74 : 477.09 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.74/477.09 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.74x = 477.09 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.74x = 118,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,283.73/345.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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