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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 472.58 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 472.58 and 232.01 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 472.58 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/472.58 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 472.58 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 109,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,640.63/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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