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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 472.35 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 472.35 and 237.76 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 472.35 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/472.35 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 472.35 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 112,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,304.31/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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