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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 475.14 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 475.14 and 233.88 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 475.14 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/475.14 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 475.14 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 111,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,125.74/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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