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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.37, 471.30 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.37, 471.30 and 236.64 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.37 : 471.30 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.37/471.30 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.37x = 471.30 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.37x = 111,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,528.43/341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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