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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 475.02 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 475.02 and 233.82 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 475.02 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/475.02 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 475.02 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 111,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,069.18/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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