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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 479.10 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 479.10 and 236.81 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 479.10 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/479.10 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 479.10 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 113,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,453.28/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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