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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 481.95 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 481.95 and 237.42 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 481.95 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/481.95 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 481.95 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 114,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,424.57/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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