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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 475.92 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 475.92 and 234.36 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 475.92 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/475.92 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 475.92 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 111,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,536.61/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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