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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.90, 474.82 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.90, 474.82 and 233.47 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.90 : 474.82 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.90/474.82 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.90x = 474.82 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.90x = 110,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,854.45/343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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