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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 474.30 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 474.30 and 238.83 is: 329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 474.30 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/474.30 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 474.30 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 113,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,277.07/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.69

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