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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 478.98 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 478.98 and 230.76 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 478.98 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/478.98 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 478.98 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 110,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,529.42/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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