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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.32, 474 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.32, 474 and 238.37 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.32 : 474 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.32/474 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.32x = 474 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.32x = 112,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,985.01/343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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