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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 479.12 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 479.12 and 236.76 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 479.12 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/479.12 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 479.12 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 113,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,436.45/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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