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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 479.61 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 479.61 and 237.06 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 479.61 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/479.61 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 479.61 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 113,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,696.35/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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