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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 477.96 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 477.96 and 235.85 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 477.96 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/477.96 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 477.96 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 112,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,727.15/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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