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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 480.24 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 480.24 and 237.56 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 480.24 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/480.24 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 480.24 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 114,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,085.81/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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