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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 480.82 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 480.82 and 237.89 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 480.82 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/480.82 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 480.82 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 114,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,382.27/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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