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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.36 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.36 and 237.84 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.36 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.36 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.36 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 114,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,248.82/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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