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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 479.73 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 479.73 and 223.33 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 479.73 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/479.73 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 479.73 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 107,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,135.70/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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