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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 472.41 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 472.41 and 244.23 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 472.41 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/472.41 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 472.41 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 115,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,376.69/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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