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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 477.48 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 477.48 and 235.56 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 477.48 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/477.48 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 477.48 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 112,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,475.19/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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