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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 473.58 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 473.58 and 232.67 is: 321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 473.58 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/473.58 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 473.58 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 110,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,189.04/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.22

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