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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 479.62 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 479.62 and 223.44 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 479.62 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/479.62 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 479.62 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 107,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,166.29/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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