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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 474.41 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 474.41 and 233.28 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 474.41 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/474.41 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 474.41 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 110,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,670.95/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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