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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 472.80 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 472.80 and 232.56 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 472.80 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/472.80 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 472.80 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 109,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,954.37/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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