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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.83, 476.94 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.83, 476.94 and 235.45 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.83 : 476.94 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.83/476.94 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.83x = 476.94 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.83x = 112,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,294.35/345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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