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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.44 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.44 and 247.44 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.44 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.44 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.44 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 118,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,385.19/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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