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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 479.01 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 479.01 and 229.11 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 479.01 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/479.01 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 479.01 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 109,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,743.59/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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