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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 477.89 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 477.89 and 236.12 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 477.89 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/477.89 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 477.89 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 112,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,835.82/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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