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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 472.26 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 472.26 and 243.74 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 472.26 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/472.26 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 472.26 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 115,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,108.65/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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