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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 475.00 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 475.00 and 233.87 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 475.00 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/475.00 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 475.00 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 111,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,085.29/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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