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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 479.88 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 479.88 and 237.24 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 479.88 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/479.88 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 479.88 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 113,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,846.73/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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