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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 478.92 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 478.92 and 236.48 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 478.92 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/478.92 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 478.92 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 113,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,255.00/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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