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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 477.48 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 477.48 and 247.90 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 477.48 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/477.48 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 477.48 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 118,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,367.29/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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