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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.71, 473.99 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.71, 473.99 and 231.71 is: 319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.71 : 473.99 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.71/473.99 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.71x = 473.99 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.71x = 109,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,824.69/343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.53

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