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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 480.12 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 480.12 and 223.63 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 480.12 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/480.12 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 480.12 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 107,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,369.24/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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