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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 473.93 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 473.93 and 232.92 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 473.93 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/473.93 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 473.93 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 110,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,387.78/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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