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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 470.74 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 470.74 and 237.78 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 470.74 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/470.74 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 470.74 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 111,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,929.61/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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