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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.66, 474.25 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.66, 474.25 and 233.17 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.66 : 474.25 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.66/474.25 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.66x = 474.25 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.66x = 110,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,578.71/343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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