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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 477.21 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 477.21 and 235.33 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 477.21 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/477.21 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 477.21 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 112,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,301.83/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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