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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 475.20 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 475.20 and 234.18 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 475.20 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/475.20 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 475.20 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 111,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,282.34/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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