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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.58, 473.75 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.58, 473.75 and 233.12 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.58 : 473.75 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.58/473.75 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.58x = 473.75 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.58x = 110,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,437.07/343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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