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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 472.44 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 472.44 and 231.83 is: 319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 472.44 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/472.44 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 472.44 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 109,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,525.77/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.74

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