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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.71, 474.21 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.71, 474.21 and 233.15 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.71 : 474.21 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.71/474.21 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.71x = 474.21 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.71x = 110,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,562.34/343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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