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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 479.43 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 479.43 and 301.02 is: 415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 479.43 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/479.43 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 479.43 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 144,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,318.02/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.10

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