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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 480.06 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 480.06 and 223.61 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 480.06 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/480.06 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 480.06 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 107,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,343.82/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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