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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.62, 475.77 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.62, 475.77 and 238.44 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.62 : 475.77 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.62/475.77 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.62x = 475.77 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.62x = 113,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,442.60/344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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