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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 479.20 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 479.20 and 230.82 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 479.20 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/479.20 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 479.20 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 110,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,608.94/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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