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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 479.43 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 479.43 and 236.41 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 479.43 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/479.43 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 479.43 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 113,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,339.51/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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