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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.56, 474.34 and 233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.56, 474.34 and 233.00 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.56 : 474.34 = 233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.56/474.34 = 233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.56x = 474.34 × 233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.56x = 110,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,520.92/343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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