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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 479.32 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 479.32 and 244.08 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 479.32 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/479.32 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 479.32 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 116,992.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,992.43/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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