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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 478.04 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 478.04 and 236.28 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 478.04 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/478.04 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 478.04 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 112,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,951.29/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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