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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.33, 517.05 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.33, 517.05 and 235.85 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.33 : 517.05 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.33/517.05 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.33x = 517.05 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.33x = 121,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,943.66/345.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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