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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 474.82 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 474.82 and 232.22 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 474.82 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/474.82 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 474.82 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 110,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,262.70/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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