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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 478.94 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 478.94 and 310.95 is: 428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 478.94 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/478.94 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 478.94 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 148,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,926.39/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.20

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