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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.08 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.08 and 237.60 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.08 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.08 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.08 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 114,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,067.01/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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