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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 478.41 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 478.41 and 234.98 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 478.41 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/478.41 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 478.41 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 112,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,416.78/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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