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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 475.37 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 475.37 and 234.10 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 475.37 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/475.37 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 475.37 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 111,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,284.42/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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