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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 479.01 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 479.01 and 229.05 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 479.01 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/479.01 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 479.01 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 109,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,714.85/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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