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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.93, 479.76 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.93, 479.76 and 223.44 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.93 : 479.76 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.93/479.76 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.93x = 479.76 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.93x = 107,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,197.57/347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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