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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 479.83 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 479.83 and 237.22 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 479.83 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/479.83 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 479.83 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 113,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,825.27/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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