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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 479.25 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 479.25 and 223.15 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 479.25 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/479.25 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 479.25 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 106,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,944.64/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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