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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 475.51 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 475.51 and 233.56 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 475.51 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/475.51 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 475.51 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 111,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,060.12/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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