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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 472.69 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 472.69 and 237.82 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 472.69 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/472.69 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 472.69 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 112,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,411.58/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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