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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.66, 473.70 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.66, 473.70 and 238.90 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.66 : 473.70 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.66/473.70 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.66x = 473.70 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.66x = 113,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,166.93/343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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