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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 479.77 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 479.77 and 237.23 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 479.77 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/479.77 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 479.77 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 113,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,815.98/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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