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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 477.86 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 477.86 and 235.95 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 477.86 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/477.86 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 477.86 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 112,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,749.89/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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