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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 472.63 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 472.63 and 238.94 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 472.63 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/472.63 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 472.63 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 112,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,930.21/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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