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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 475.36 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 475.36 and 232.71 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 475.36 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/475.36 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 475.36 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 110,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,621.03/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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