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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 479.28 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 479.28 and 236.88 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 479.28 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/479.28 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 479.28 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 113,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,531.85/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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