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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.43, 479.52 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.43, 479.52 and 254.49 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.43 : 479.52 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.43/479.52 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.43x = 479.52 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.43x = 122,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,033.04/347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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