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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 475.67 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 475.67 and 234.29 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 475.67 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/475.67 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 475.67 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 111,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,446.50/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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