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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 478.86 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 478.86 and 247.58 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 478.86 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/478.86 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 478.86 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 118,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,556.16/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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