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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 475.98 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 475.98 and 234.27 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 475.98 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/475.98 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 475.98 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 111,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,507.83/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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