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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 471.90 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 471.90 and 231.50 is: 319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 471.90 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/471.90 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 471.90 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 109,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,244.85/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.36

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