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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 479.87 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 479.87 and 237.55 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 479.87 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/479.87 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 479.87 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 113,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,993.12/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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