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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.34, 472.29 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.34, 472.29 and 238.90 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.34 : 472.29 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.34/472.29 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.34x = 472.29 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.34x = 112,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,830.08/342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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