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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.65, 476.52 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.65, 476.52 and 234.93 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.65 : 476.52 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.65/476.52 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.65x = 476.52 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.65x = 111,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,947.94/345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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