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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 480.03 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 480.03 and 229.78 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 480.03 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/480.03 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 480.03 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 110,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,300.09/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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