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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.18 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.18 and 247.82 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.18 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.18 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.18 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 118,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,748.61/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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