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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 480.85 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 480.85 and 237.93 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 480.85 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/480.85 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 480.85 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 114,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,408.64/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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