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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 477.73 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 477.73 and 235.74 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 477.73 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/477.73 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 477.73 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 112,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,622.16/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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