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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 472.16 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 472.16 and 237.18 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 472.16 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/472.16 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 472.16 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 111,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,986.91/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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