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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 479.04 and 305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 479.04 and 305.70 is: 421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 479.04 = 305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/479.04 = 305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 479.04 × 305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 146,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,442.53/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.65

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