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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 520.30 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 520.30 and 244.20 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 520.30 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/520.30 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 520.30 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 127,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,057.26/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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