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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 471.93 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 471.93 and 231.66 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 471.93 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/471.93 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 471.93 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 109,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,327.30/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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