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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 479.61 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 479.61 and 223.42 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 479.61 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/479.61 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 479.61 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 107,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,151.51/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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