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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 472.42 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 472.42 and 231.50 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 472.42 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/472.42 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 472.42 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 109,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,365.23/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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