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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 478.08 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 478.08 and 314.82 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 478.08 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/478.08 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 478.08 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 150,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,509.15/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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