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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 480.58 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 480.58 and 231.50 is: 319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 480.58 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/480.58 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 480.58 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 111,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,254.27/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.90

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