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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 479.37 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 479.37 and 254.08 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 479.37 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/479.37 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 479.37 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 121,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,798.33/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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