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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 478.98 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 478.98 and 229.21 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 478.98 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/478.98 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 478.98 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 109,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,788.50/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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