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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 479.39 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 479.39 and 223.07 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 479.39 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/479.39 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 479.39 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 106,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,934.02/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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