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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 477.89 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 477.89 and 247.12 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 477.89 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/477.89 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 477.89 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 118,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,096.90/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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