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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 478.57 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 478.57 and 236.25 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 478.57 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/478.57 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 478.57 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 113,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,061.28/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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