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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.46, 476.58 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.46, 476.58 and 235.03 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.46 : 476.58 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.46/476.58 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.46x = 476.58 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.46x = 112,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,010.60/345.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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