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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 472.97 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 472.97 and 236.49 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 472.97 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/472.97 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 472.97 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 111,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,851.38/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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