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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.63, 477.16 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.63, 477.16 and 235.61 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.63 : 477.16 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.63/477.16 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.63x = 477.16 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.63x = 112,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,422.48/345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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