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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.97, 480.04 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.97, 480.04 and 223.59 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.97 : 480.04 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.97/480.04 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.97x = 480.04 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.97x = 107,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,332.14/347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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