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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 479.33 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 479.33 and 235.68 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 479.33 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/479.33 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 479.33 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 112,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,966.10/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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