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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.35 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.35 and 229.39 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.35 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.35 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.35 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 109,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,958.10/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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