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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 473.61 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 473.61 and 238.33 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 473.61 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/473.61 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 473.61 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 112,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,875.47/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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