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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 474.32 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 474.32 and 233.58 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 474.32 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/474.32 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 474.32 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 110,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,791.67/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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