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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 477.12 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 477.12 and 247.88 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 477.12 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/477.12 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 477.12 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 118,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,268.51/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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