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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 479.16 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 479.16 and 236.70 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 479.16 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/479.16 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 479.16 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 113,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,417.17/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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