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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 472.38 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 472.38 and 243.15 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 472.38 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/472.38 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 472.38 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 114,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,860.54/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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