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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 474.62 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 474.62 and 233.39 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 474.62 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/474.62 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 474.62 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 110,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,768.02/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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