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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 480.15 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 480.15 and 223.58 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 480.15 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/480.15 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 480.15 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 107,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,349.54/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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