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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 478.78 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 478.78 and 252.66 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 478.78 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/478.78 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 478.78 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 120,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,968.55/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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