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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.63, 477.09 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.63, 477.09 and 233.73 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.63 : 477.09 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.63/477.09 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.63x = 477.09 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.63x = 111,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,510.25/345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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