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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 478.40 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 478.40 and 236.36 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 478.40 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/478.40 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 478.40 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 113,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,071.05/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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