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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.20, 479.04 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.20, 479.04 and 230.56 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.20 : 479.04 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.20/479.04 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.20x = 479.04 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.20x = 110,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,447.46/347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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