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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 480.44 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 480.44 and 223.86 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 480.44 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/480.44 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 480.44 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 107,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,550.18/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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