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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 476.01 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 476.01 and 234.63 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 476.01 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/476.01 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 476.01 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 111,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,686.23/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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