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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 479.82 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 479.82 and 237.64 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 479.82 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/479.82 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 479.82 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 114,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,024.42/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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