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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 479.76 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 479.76 and 254.48 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 479.76 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/479.76 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 479.76 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 122,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089.32/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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