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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.45, 480.60 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.45, 480.60 and 237.75 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.45 : 480.60 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.45/480.60 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.45x = 480.60 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.45x = 114,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,262.65/348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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