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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 479.94 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 479.94 and 264.47 is: 365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 479.94 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/479.94 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 479.94 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 126,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,929.73/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.55

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