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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 472.12 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 472.12 and 238.92 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 472.12 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/472.12 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 472.12 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 112,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,798.91/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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