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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.52 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.52 and 238.97 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.52 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.52 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.52 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 113,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,396.04/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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