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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 473.46 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 473.46 and 232.74 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 473.46 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/473.46 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 473.46 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 110,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,193.08/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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