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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 477.05 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 477.05 and 235.04 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 477.05 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/477.05 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 477.05 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 112,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,125.83/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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