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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.45, 479.62 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.45, 479.62 and 236.99 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.45 : 479.62 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.45/479.62 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.45x = 479.62 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.45x = 113,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,663.94/347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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