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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.29, 476.45 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.29, 476.45 and 233.50 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.29 : 476.45 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.29/476.45 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.29x = 476.45 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.29x = 111,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,251.21/345.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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