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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.83 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.83 and 223.52 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.83 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.83 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.83 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 107,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,248.08/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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