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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 480.12 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 480.12 and 237.42 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 480.12 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/480.12 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 480.12 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 113,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,990.09/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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