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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 475.57 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 475.57 and 234.30 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 475.57 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/475.57 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 475.57 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 111,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,426.05/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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