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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 520.23 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 520.23 and 244.31 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 520.23 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/520.23 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 520.23 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 127,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,097.39/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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