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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.15 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.15 and 248.93 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.15 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.15 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.15 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 119,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,271.17/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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