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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 479.50 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 479.50 and 236.91 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 479.50 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/479.50 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 479.50 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 113,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,598.35/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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