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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 479.70 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 479.70 and 242.66 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 479.70 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/479.70 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 479.70 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 116,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,404.00/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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