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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 476.95 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 476.95 and 247.68 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 476.95 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/476.95 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 476.95 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 118,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,130.98/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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