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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 472.32 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 472.32 and 231.55 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 472.32 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/472.32 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 472.32 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 109,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,365.70/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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