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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.43, 473.90 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.43, 473.90 and 232.95 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.43 : 473.90 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.43/473.90 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.43x = 473.90 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.43x = 110,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,395.59/343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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