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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 471.88 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 471.88 and 236.91 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 471.88 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/471.88 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 471.88 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 111,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,793.09/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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