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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 478.65 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 478.65 and 273.39 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 478.65 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/478.65 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 478.65 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 130,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,858.12/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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