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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.32, 473.63 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.32, 473.63 and 232.76 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.32 : 473.63 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.32/473.63 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.32x = 473.63 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.32x = 110,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,238.59/343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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