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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 471.89 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 471.89 and 237.22 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 471.89 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/471.89 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 471.89 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 111,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,941.49/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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