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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.58, 476.51 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.58, 476.51 and 235.11 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.58 : 476.51 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.58/476.51 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.58x = 476.51 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.58x = 112,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,032.27/345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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