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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 479.54 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 479.54 and 236.97 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 479.54 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/479.54 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 479.54 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 113,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,635.41/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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