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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.77, 478.92 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.77, 478.92 and 236.05 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.77 : 478.92 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.77/478.92 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.77x = 478.92 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.77x = 113,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,050.55/346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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