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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 475.79 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 475.79 and 234.28 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 475.79 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/475.79 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 475.79 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 111,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,468.08/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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