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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 472.08 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 472.08 and 238.56 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 472.08 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/472.08 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 472.08 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 112,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,619.40/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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