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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 469.80 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 469.80 and 235.71 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 469.80 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/469.80 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 469.80 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 110,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,736.56/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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