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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.07, 473.48 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.07, 473.48 and 238.13 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.07 : 473.48 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.07/473.48 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.07x = 473.48 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.07x = 112,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,750.68/343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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