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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 477.24 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 477.24 and 235.52 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 477.24 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/477.24 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 477.24 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 112,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,399.56/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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