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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 477.96 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 477.96 and 314.42 is: 432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 477.96 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/477.96 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 477.96 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 150,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,280.20/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.80

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