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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.55 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.55 and 235.06 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.55 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.55 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.55 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 112,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,017.84/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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