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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 471.87 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 471.87 and 243.59 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 471.87 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/471.87 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 471.87 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 114,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,940.45/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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