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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 479.62 and 231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 479.62 and 231.19 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 479.62 = 231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/479.62 = 231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 479.62 × 231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 110,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,882.44/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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