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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 479.57 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 479.57 and 249.57 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 479.57 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/479.57 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 479.57 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 119,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,685.04/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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