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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 479.57 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 479.57 and 223.33 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 479.57 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/479.57 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 479.57 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 107,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,098.85/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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