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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 479.98 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 479.98 and 237.54 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 479.98 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/479.98 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 479.98 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 114,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,014.45/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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