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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 475.88 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 475.88 and 234.44 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 475.88 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/475.88 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 475.88 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 111,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,565.31/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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