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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 479.25 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 479.25 and 230.86 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 479.25 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/479.25 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 479.25 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 110,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,639.66/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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