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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 479.67 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 479.67 and 237.34 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 479.67 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/479.67 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 479.67 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 113,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,844.88/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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