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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 478.17 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 478.17 and 236.19 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 478.17 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/478.17 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 478.17 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 112,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,938.97/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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