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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 475.86 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 475.86 and 234.23 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 475.86 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/475.86 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 475.86 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 111,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,458.31/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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