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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 479.29 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 479.29 and 235.22 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 479.29 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/479.29 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 479.29 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 112,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,738.59/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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