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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 479.65 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 479.65 and 255.07 is: 351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 479.65 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/479.65 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 479.65 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 122,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,345.40/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.90

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