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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 477.74 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 477.74 and 235.80 is: 325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 477.74 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/477.74 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 477.74 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 112,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,649.91/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.23

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