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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 475.43 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 475.43 and 234.35 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 475.43 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/475.43 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 475.43 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 111,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,413.47/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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