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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 479.46 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 479.46 and 223.08 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 479.46 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/479.46 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 479.46 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 106,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,957.94/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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