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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 472.94 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 472.94 and 232.37 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 472.94 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/472.94 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 472.94 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 109,893.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,893.54/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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