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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 479.61 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 479.61 and 223.25 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 479.61 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/479.61 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 479.61 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 107,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,072.93/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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