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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 473.08 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 473.08 and 237.66 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 473.08 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/473.08 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 473.08 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 112,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,432.19/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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