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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 479.64 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 479.64 and 223.12 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 479.64 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/479.64 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 479.64 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 107,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,017.28/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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