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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 476.13 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 476.13 and 234.44 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 476.13 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/476.13 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 476.13 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 111,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,623.92/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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