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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 480.99 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 480.99 and 237.79 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 480.99 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/480.99 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 480.99 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 114,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,374.61/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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