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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 478.38 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 478.38 and 235.66 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 478.38 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/478.38 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 478.38 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 112,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,735.03/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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