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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 477.54 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 477.54 and 247.96 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 477.54 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/477.54 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 477.54 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 118,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,410.82/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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