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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 472.15 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 472.15 and 231.69 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 472.15 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/472.15 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 472.15 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 109,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,392.43/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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