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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 479.12 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 479.12 and 242.16 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 479.12 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/479.12 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 479.12 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 116,023.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,023.70/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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