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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 479.37 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 479.37 and 223.30 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 479.37 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/479.37 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 479.37 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 107,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,043.32/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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