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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 479.63 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 479.63 and 254.69 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 479.63 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/479.63 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 479.63 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 122,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,153.29/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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