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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 479.76 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 479.76 and 243.04 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 479.76 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/479.76 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 479.76 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 116,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,600.87/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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