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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 479.92 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 479.92 and 237.61 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 479.92 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/479.92 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 479.92 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 114,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,033.79/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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