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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 474.42 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 474.42 and 238.98 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 474.42 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/474.42 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 474.42 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 113,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,376.89/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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