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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 480.15 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 480.15 and 237.36 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 480.15 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/480.15 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 480.15 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 113,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,969.89/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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