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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.21, 470.03 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.21, 470.03 and 236.11 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.21 : 470.03 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.21/470.03 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.21x = 470.03 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.21x = 110,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,978.02/341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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