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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 480.17 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 480.17 and 231.46 is: 319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 480.17 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/480.17 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 480.17 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 111,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,140.15/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.50

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