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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.19, 477.20 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.19, 477.20 and 235.48 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.19 : 477.20 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.19/477.20 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.19x = 477.20 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.19x = 112,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,370.00/346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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