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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 479.36 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 479.36 and 229.30 is: 316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 479.36 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/479.36 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 479.36 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 109,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,913.70/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.48

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