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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 479.03 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 479.03 and 249.14 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 479.03 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/479.03 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 479.03 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 119,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,341.89/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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