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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.47, 520.85 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.47, 520.85 and 223.99 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.47 : 520.85 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.47/520.85 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.47x = 520.85 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.47x = 116,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,665.19/347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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