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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 479.48 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 479.48 and 230.96 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 479.48 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/479.48 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 479.48 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 110,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,740.70/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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