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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.61, 474.48 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.61, 474.48 and 233.49 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.61 : 474.48 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.61/474.48 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.61x = 474.48 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.61x = 110,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,786.34/343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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