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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 473.97 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 473.97 and 232.82 is: 321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 473.97 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/473.97 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 473.97 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 110,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,349.70/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.40

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