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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 477.21 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 477.21 and 235.24 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 477.21 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/477.21 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 477.21 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 112,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,258.88/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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