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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 479.82 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 479.82 and 223.43 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 479.82 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/479.82 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 479.82 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 107,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,206.26/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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