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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 479.76 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 479.76 and 254.01 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 479.76 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/479.76 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 479.76 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 121,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,863.84/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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