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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 521.22 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 521.22 and 244.07 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 521.22 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/521.22 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 521.22 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 127,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,214.17/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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