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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.62, 473.72 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.62, 473.72 and 238.50 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.62 : 473.72 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.62/473.72 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.62x = 473.72 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.62x = 112,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,981.03/343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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