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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.20, 479.18 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.20, 479.18 and 236.77 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.20 : 479.18 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.20/479.18 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.20x = 479.18 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.20x = 113,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,455.45/347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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