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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 470.60 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 470.60 and 236.06 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 470.60 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/470.60 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 470.60 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 111,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,088.95/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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