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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 472.07 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 472.07 and 231.63 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 472.07 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/472.07 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 472.07 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 109,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,343.21/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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