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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 479.18 and 237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 479.18 and 237.05 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 479.18 = 237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/479.18 = 237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 479.18 × 237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 113,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,589.61/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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