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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 481.40 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 481.40 and 237.18 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 481.40 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/481.40 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 481.40 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 114,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,178.45/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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