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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 478.49 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 478.49 and 247.37 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 478.49 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/478.49 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 478.49 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 118,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,360.44/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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