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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 473.45 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 473.45 and 232.07 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 473.45 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/473.45 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 473.45 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 109,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,870.01/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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