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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.33, 474.99 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.33, 474.99 and 233.86 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.33 : 474.99 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.33/474.99 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.33x = 474.99 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.33x = 111,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,081.16/344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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