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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 472.31 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 472.31 and 231.70 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 472.31 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/472.31 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 472.31 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 109,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,433.07/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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