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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 478.81 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 478.81 and 242.43 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 478.81 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/478.81 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 478.81 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 116,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,074.30/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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