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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.41, 474.06 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.41, 474.06 and 238.85 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.41 : 474.06 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.41/474.06 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.41x = 474.06 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.41x = 113,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,229.23/343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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