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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 477.48 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 477.48 and 235.86 is: 325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 477.48 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/477.48 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 477.48 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 112,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,618.43/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.07

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