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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 479.11 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 479.11 and 236.80 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 479.11 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/479.11 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 479.11 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 113,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,453.25/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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