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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 474.20 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 474.20 and 233.20 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 474.20 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/474.20 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 474.20 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 110,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,583.44/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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