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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 478.60 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 478.60 and 342.54 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 478.60 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/478.60 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 478.60 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 163,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,939.64/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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