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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 479.27 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 479.27 and 230.36 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 479.27 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/479.27 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 479.27 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 110,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,404.64/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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