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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 479.04 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 479.04 and 230.68 is: 318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 479.04 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/479.04 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 479.04 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 110,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,504.95/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.16

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