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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 475.24 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 475.24 and 233.84 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 475.24 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/475.24 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 475.24 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 111,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,130.12/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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