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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.19, 478.96 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.19, 478.96 and 247.61 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.19 : 478.96 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.19/478.96 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.19x = 478.96 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.19x = 118,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,595.29/347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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