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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 472.80 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 472.80 and 232.02 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 472.80 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/472.80 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 472.80 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 109,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,699.06/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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