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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 472.26 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 472.26 and 243.96 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 472.26 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/472.26 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 472.26 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 115,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,212.55/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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