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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 474.80 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 474.80 and 233.56 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 474.80 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/474.80 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 474.80 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 110,894.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,894.29/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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