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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 479.43 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 479.43 and 223.13 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 479.43 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/479.43 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 479.43 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 106,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,975.22/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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