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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.39, 473.76 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.39, 473.76 and 232.69 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.39 : 473.76 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.39/473.76 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.39x = 473.76 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.39x = 110,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,239.21/343.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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