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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 479.88 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 479.88 and 223.30 is: 308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 479.88 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/479.88 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 479.88 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 107,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,153.69/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.24

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