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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 472.75 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 472.75 and 231.97 is: 320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 472.75 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/472.75 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 472.75 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 109,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,663.82/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.28

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