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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 475.98 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 475.98 and 233.92 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 475.98 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/475.98 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 475.98 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 111,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,341.24/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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