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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 472.81 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 472.81 and 232.30 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 472.81 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/472.81 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 472.81 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 109,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,831.40/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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