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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 478.91 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 478.91 and 223.04 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 478.91 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/478.91 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 478.91 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 106,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,817.84/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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