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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 480.43 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 480.43 and 237.98 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 480.43 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/480.43 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 480.43 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 114,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,332.73/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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