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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 474.46 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 474.46 and 233.24 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 474.46 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/474.46 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 474.46 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 110,663.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,663.05/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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