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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.77, 476.83 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.77, 476.83 and 235.37 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.77 : 476.83 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.77/476.83 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.77x = 476.83 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.77x = 112,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,231.48/345.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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