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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 479.47 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 479.47 and 236.93 is: 326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 479.47 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/479.47 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 479.47 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 113,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,598.28/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.91

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