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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.83, 471.95 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.83, 471.95 and 236.88 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.83 : 471.95 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.83/471.95 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.83x = 471.95 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.83x = 111,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,794.33/341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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