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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 480.06 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 480.06 and 310.80 is: 429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 480.06 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/480.06 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 480.06 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 149,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,202.65/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.08

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