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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 479.09 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 479.09 and 236.64 is: 326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 479.09 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/479.09 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 479.09 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 113,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,372.45/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.38

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