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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 471.96 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 471.96 and 231.84 is: 319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 471.96 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/471.96 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 471.96 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 109,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,419.21/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.60

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