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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 472.26 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 472.26 and 230.37 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 472.26 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/472.26 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 472.26 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 108,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,794.54/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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