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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.76, 474.17 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.76, 474.17 and 238.80 is: 329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.76 : 474.17 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.76/474.17 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.76x = 474.17 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.76x = 113,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,230.60/343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.39

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