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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.72, 477.23 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.72, 477.23 and 235.56 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.72 : 477.23 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.72/477.23 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.72x = 477.23 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.72x = 112,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,416.30/345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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