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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.35, 479.45 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.35, 479.45 and 223.35 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.35 : 479.45 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.35/479.45 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.35x = 479.45 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.35x = 107,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,085.16/347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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