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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.30, 481.87 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.30, 481.87 and 237.23 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.30 : 481.87 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.30/481.87 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.30x = 481.87 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.30x = 114,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,311.02/349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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