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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.83, 475.68 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.83, 475.68 and 234.37 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.83 : 475.68 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.83/475.68 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.83x = 475.68 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.83x = 111,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,485.12/344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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