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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 475.58 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 475.58 and 234.30 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 475.58 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/475.58 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 475.58 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 111,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,428.39/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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