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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 472.46 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 472.46 and 231.98 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 472.46 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/472.46 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 472.46 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 109,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,601.27/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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