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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.81, 482.83 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.81, 482.83 and 237.97 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.81 : 482.83 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.81/482.83 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.81x = 482.83 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.81x = 114,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,899.35/349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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