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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 472.22 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 472.22 and 237.30 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 472.22 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/472.22 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 472.22 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 112,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,057.81/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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