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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.31, 474.05 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.31, 474.05 and 232.74 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.31 : 474.05 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.31/474.05 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.31x = 474.05 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.31x = 110,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,330.98/343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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