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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 479.33 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 479.33 and 246.31 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 479.33 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/479.33 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 479.33 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 118,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,063.77/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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