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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 478.54 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 478.54 and 236.61 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 478.54 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/478.54 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 478.54 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 113,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,227.35/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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