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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 480.72 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 480.72 and 237.92 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 480.72 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/480.72 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 480.72 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 114,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,372.90/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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