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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 471.43 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 471.43 and 236.93 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 471.43 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/471.43 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 471.43 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 111,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,694.51/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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