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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 472.77 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 472.77 and 231.75 is: 319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 472.77 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/472.77 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 472.77 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 109,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,564.45/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.90

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