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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 478.71 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 478.71 and 236.58 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 478.71 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/478.71 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 478.71 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 113,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,253.21/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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