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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.29 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.29 and 237.12 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.29 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.29 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.29 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 113,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,649.24/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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