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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 479.13 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 479.13 and 254.18 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 479.13 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/479.13 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 479.13 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 121,785.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,785.26/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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