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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 473.36 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 473.36 and 232.56 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 473.36 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/473.36 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 473.36 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 110,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,083.44/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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