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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 475.47 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 475.47 and 234.18 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 475.47 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/475.47 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 475.47 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 111,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,345.56/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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