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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 472.39 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 472.39 and 231.95 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 472.39 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/472.39 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 472.39 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 109,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,570.86/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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