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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 472.23 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 472.23 and 231.90 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 472.23 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/472.23 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 472.23 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 109,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,510.14/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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