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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.59, 477.08 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.59, 477.08 and 235.07 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.59 : 477.08 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.59/477.08 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.59x = 477.08 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.59x = 112,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,147.20/345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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