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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 481.44 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 481.44 and 236.88 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 481.44 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/481.44 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 481.44 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 114,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,043.51/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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