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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.66, 477.07 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.66, 477.07 and 235.06 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.66 : 477.07 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.66/477.07 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.66x = 477.07 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.66x = 112,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,140.07/345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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