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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.18 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.18 and 236.02 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.18 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.18 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.18 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 113,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,332.08/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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