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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 478.87 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 478.87 and 254.13 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 478.87 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/478.87 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 478.87 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 121,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,695.23/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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