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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 479.95 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 479.95 and 237.62 is: 327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 479.95 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/479.95 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 479.95 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 114,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,045.72/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.64

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