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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 480.55 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 480.55 and 247.56 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 480.55 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/480.55 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 480.55 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 118,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,964.34/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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