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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.15, 477.92 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.15, 477.92 and 235.78 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.15 : 477.92 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.15/477.92 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.15x = 477.92 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.15x = 112,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,683.98/346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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