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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 477.80 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 477.80 and 235.77 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 477.80 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/477.80 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 477.80 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 112,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,650.91/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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