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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.33, 473.61 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.33, 473.61 and 232.86 is: 321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.33 : 473.61 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.33/473.61 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.33x = 473.61 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.33x = 110,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,284.82/343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.22

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