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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 472.78 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 472.78 and 231.94 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 472.78 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/472.78 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 472.78 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 109,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,656.59/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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