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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.48, 476.71 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.48, 476.71 and 233.69 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.48 : 476.71 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.48/476.71 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.48x = 476.71 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.48x = 111,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,401.16/345.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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