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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 480.95 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 480.95 and 236.57 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 480.95 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/480.95 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 480.95 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 113,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,779.70/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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