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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 479.97 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 479.97 and 237.45 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 479.97 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/479.97 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 479.97 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 113,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,968.88/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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