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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 481.56 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 481.56 and 237.02 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 481.56 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/481.56 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 481.56 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 114,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,139.35/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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