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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 480.13 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 480.13 and 237.52 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 480.13 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/480.13 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 480.13 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 114,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,040.48/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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