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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 472.10 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 472.10 and 231.66 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 472.10 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/472.10 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 472.10 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 109,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,366.69/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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