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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 481.17 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 481.17 and 237.68 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 481.17 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/481.17 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 481.17 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 114,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,364.49/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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