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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 472.31 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 472.31 and 237.14 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 472.31 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/472.31 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 472.31 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 112,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,003.59/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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