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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 473.19 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 473.19 and 231.32 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 473.19 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/473.19 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 473.19 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 109,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,455.94/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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