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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 473.25 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 473.25 and 238.41 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 473.25 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/473.25 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 473.25 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 112,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,830.20/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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