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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 479.49 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 479.49 and 223.13 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 479.49 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/479.49 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 479.49 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 106,988.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,988.60/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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