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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.66, 476.37 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.66, 476.37 and 235.14 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.66 : 476.37 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.66/476.37 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.66x = 476.37 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.66x = 112,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,013.64/345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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