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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.87, 474.28 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.87, 474.28 and 238.96 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.87 : 474.28 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.87/474.28 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.87x = 474.28 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.87x = 113,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,332.17/343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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