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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 480.46 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 480.46 and 244.76 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 480.46 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/480.46 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 480.46 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 117,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,597.39/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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