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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.71, 473.99 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.71, 473.99 and 233.01 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.71 : 473.99 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.71/473.99 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.71x = 473.99 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.71x = 110,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,443.24/343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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