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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 477.93 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 477.93 and 236.01 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 477.93 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/477.93 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 477.93 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 112,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,793.87/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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