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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 477.93 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 477.93 and 247.29 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 477.93 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/477.93 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 477.93 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 118,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,187.31/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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