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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 478.80 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 478.80 and 247.55 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 478.80 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/478.80 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 478.80 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 118,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,524.55/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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