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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.28, 472.75 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.28, 472.75 and 231.56 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 472.75 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/472.75 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 472.75 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 109,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,472.78/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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