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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.15, 477.57 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.15, 477.57 and 235.68 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.15 : 477.57 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.15/477.57 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.15x = 477.57 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.15x = 112,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,553.70/346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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