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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 472.68 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 472.68 and 232.38 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 472.68 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/472.68 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 472.68 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 109,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,841.38/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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