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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.19, 479.31 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.19, 479.31 and 268.34 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.19 : 479.31 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.19/479.31 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.19x = 479.31 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.19x = 128,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,618.05/347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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