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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 479.04 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 479.04 and 243.68 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 479.04 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/479.04 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 479.04 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 116,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,732.47/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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