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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 476.07 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 476.07 and 233.98 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 476.07 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/476.07 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 476.07 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 111,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,390.79/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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