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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 472.32 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 472.32 and 244.19 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 472.32 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/472.32 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 472.32 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 115,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,333.46/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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