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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.17 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.17 and 243.90 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.17 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.17 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.17 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 116,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,869.56/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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