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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.99, 476.28 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.99, 476.28 and 234.63 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.99 : 476.28 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.99/476.28 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.99x = 476.28 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.99x = 111,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,749.58/344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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