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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 472.76 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 472.76 and 231.97 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 472.76 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/472.76 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 472.76 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 109,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,666.14/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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