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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.82, 477.36 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.82, 477.36 and 235.27 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.82 : 477.36 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.82/477.36 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.82x = 477.36 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.82x = 112,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,308.49/345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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