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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 476.19 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 476.19 and 234.68 is: 324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 476.19 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/476.19 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 476.19 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 111,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,749.89/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.17

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