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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 472.23 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 472.23 and 237.68 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 472.23 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/472.23 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 472.23 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 112,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,237.27/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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