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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 471.18 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 471.18 and 236.71 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 471.18 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/471.18 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 471.18 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 111,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,533.02/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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