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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 478.96 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 478.96 and 242.40 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 478.96 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/478.96 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 478.96 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 116,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,099.90/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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