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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.79, 476.71 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.79, 476.71 and 247.37 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.79 : 476.71 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.79/476.71 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.79x = 476.71 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.79x = 117,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,923.75/345.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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