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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 479.36 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 479.36 and 223.34 is: 308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 479.36 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/479.36 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 479.36 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 107,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,062.02/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.24

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