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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.87, 480.46 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.87, 480.46 and 301.17 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.87 : 480.46 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.87/480.46 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.87x = 480.46 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.87x = 144,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,698.20/347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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