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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.90, 478.25 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.90, 478.25 and 236.18 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.90 : 478.25 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.90/478.25 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.90x = 478.25 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.90x = 112,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,951.90/346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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