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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 471.80 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 471.80 and 236.89 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 471.80 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/471.80 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 471.80 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 111,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,764.70/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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