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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 478.73 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 478.73 and 247.74 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 478.73 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/478.73 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 478.73 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 118,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,599.33/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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