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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 477.89 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 477.89 and 248.64 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 477.89 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/477.89 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 477.89 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 118,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,822.57/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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