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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.30, 474.54 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.30, 474.54 and 233.72 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.30 : 474.54 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.30/474.54 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.30x = 474.54 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.30x = 110,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,909.49/344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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