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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.53, 472.91 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.53, 472.91 and 237.74 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.53 : 472.91 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.53/472.91 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.53x = 472.91 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.53x = 112,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,426.07/342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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