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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 478.56 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 478.56 and 236.24 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 478.56 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/478.56 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 478.56 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 113,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,055.32/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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