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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 480.31 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 480.31 and 223.76 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 480.31 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/480.31 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 480.31 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 107,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,474.17/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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