Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 476.48 and 344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347.84, 476.48 and 344 is: 471.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347.84 : 476.48 = 344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347.84/476.48 = 344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347.84x = 476.48 × 344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347.84x = 163,909.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,909.12/347.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.22
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