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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 479.55 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 479.55 and 244.18 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 479.55 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/479.55 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 479.55 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 117,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,096.52/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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