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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 472.13 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 472.13 and 231.99 is: 319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 472.13 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/472.13 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 472.13 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 109,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,525.92/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.74

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