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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 479.88 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 479.88 and 223.37 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 479.88 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/479.88 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 479.88 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 107,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,190.20/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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