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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 478.83 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 478.83 and 235.98 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 478.83 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/478.83 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 478.83 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 112,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,994.30/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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