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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.73, 474.07 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.73, 474.07 and 233.03 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.73 : 474.07 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.73/474.07 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.73x = 474.07 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.73x = 110,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,472.53/343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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