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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 478.07 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 478.07 and 235.89 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 478.07 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/478.07 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 478.07 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 112,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,770.75/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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