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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 471.98 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 471.98 and 237.06 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 471.98 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/471.98 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 471.98 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 111,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,887.58/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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