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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 479.59 and 237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 479.59 and 237.05 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 479.59 = 237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/479.59 = 237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 479.59 × 237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 113,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,684.41/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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