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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 482.43 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 482.43 and 237.45 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 482.43 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/482.43 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 482.43 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 114,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,553.00/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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