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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 475.81 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 475.81 and 233.79 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 475.81 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/475.81 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 475.81 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 111,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,238.45/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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