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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 471.87 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 471.87 and 237.21 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 471.87 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/471.87 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 471.87 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 111,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,932.28/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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