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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 478.04 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 478.04 and 236.09 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 478.04 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/478.04 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 478.04 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 112,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,856.89/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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