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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 477.80 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 477.80 and 235.72 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 477.80 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/477.80 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 477.80 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 112,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,627.02/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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