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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 479.76 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 479.76 and 223.37 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 479.76 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/479.76 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 479.76 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 107,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,161.59/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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