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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 471.36 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 471.36 and 237.76 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 471.36 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/471.36 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 471.36 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 112,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,070.55/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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