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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 475.67 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 475.67 and 234.04 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 475.67 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/475.67 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 475.67 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 111,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,326.09/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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