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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 478.68 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 478.68 and 248.94 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 478.68 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/478.68 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 478.68 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 119,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,162.60/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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