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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.47, 479.37 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.47, 479.37 and 319.84 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.47 : 479.37 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.47/479.37 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.47x = 479.37 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.47x = 153,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,321.70/347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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