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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 479.28 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 479.28 and 229.14 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 479.28 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/479.28 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 479.28 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 109,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,822.22/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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