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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.95, 479.79 and 237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.95, 479.79 and 237.49 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.95 : 479.79 = 237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.95/479.79 = 237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.95x = 479.79 × 237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.95x = 113,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,945.33/347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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