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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 479.44 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 479.44 and 236.89 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 479.44 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/479.44 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 479.44 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 113,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,574.54/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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